Chapter 2170: Paralyzing Oneself with Alcohol

Li Moning truly likes to read books.

It's just that her reading scope is very narrow.

She only loves romance novels.

Qingkong followed up on her words: "Reading is great, so do you like reading literature, or history, or perhaps philosophy?"

Um...

Li Moning reluctantly chose one: "Literature."

"I also quite like reading literature, poetry, plays, essays, I read a bit of everything. By the way, have you read The Odyssey?"

"Ah... I've read a bit, but schoolwork is busy, I didn't finish it."

"If you aren't busy, you can read it slowly; you will gain something from it."

Li Moning bit the bullet and nodded.

At this moment, she really wanted to steer the conversation elsewhere.

And Qingkong also saw that Li Moning was distracted, so he ended the chat: "I won't disturb you anymore, goodbye."

After saying this, Qingkong strode away from in front of Li Moning with his long legs.

As soon as he left, Li Moning felt like a deflated balloon and let her shoulders slump.

Li Moning was very annoyed.

Just now, it was clearly a good opportunity to show off her charm.

But she had missed it.

Sigh!

Thinking back to the book Qingkong mentioned...

Li Moning hurriedly took out her phone to search for it.

And judging by the search results, that was a book Li Moning would never delve into.

But Qingkong said it was great...

Li Moning didn't hesitate at all; with a flick of her finger, she placed an order.

Once the book is mailed home, she wants to see exactly what kind of charm this book has!

Li Moning, on her side, prepared to swim in the ocean of literature.

Meanwhile, Jiang Mobai, lying on the bed, suddenly started groaning.

He was also very restless, eyes closed, punching and kicking.

The servant wanted to stop him.

But whoever got close got kicked.

In desperation, the housekeeper said: "We should call the master and mistress!"

Li Moning didn't know what to do either, so she could only agree.

But by the time the Li Family returned, Jiang Mobai had fallen asleep like a well-behaved baby.

Looking at his son, who was reeking of alcohol, Li Beijue's expression was tense.

He scolded the drunken Jiang Mobai: "You said you wanted to run the racing team well, and yet you end up dead drunk!"

Jiang Baobao also frowned.

She helped Jiang Mobai tuck in the quilt, then said: "Wait until he wakes up tomorrow, then ask him what the situation is, and see if he went out for business."

"No business requires drinking like this!"

"Alright, stop shouting, it's noisy."

After saying this, she arranged for Li Xingyan, who was standing not far away: "Tomorrow, you should also have a chat with your brother and see if he has encountered any difficulties."

Jiang Baobao understood Jiang Mobai fairly well.

She knew her son wouldn't get drunk for no reason.

It must be that he encountered something unpleasant while operating the racing team recently.

In this situation, sending Li Xingyan to counsel him was the most appropriate.

Li Xingyan did not decline.

But what no one expected was...

Jiang Mobai didn't even give everyone a chance to offer advice!

Early the next morning, he endured the headache of a hangover and went out.

Afterward, he spent the whole day busy at the racing team.

In the evening, he continued to drink until he was dead drunk...

The Li Family began to feel that the situation was not right.

They sought out Wang Zi and asked about the development of the racing team.

But they found that the racing team was being planned very well.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Since it wasn't because of the racing team, then why was Jiang Mobai drinking heavily?

The few of them were completely baffled.

However, Jiang Baobao was the first to realize:

The only things that could trouble Jiang Mobai, besides his career, were women!

So this time, it was likely still related to Su Kexuan!!

Unfortunately, Jiang Mobai had already very clearly told Jiang Baobao before not to investigate his affairs with Su Kexuan again.

So even though Jiang Baobao was curious, she could only hold her position.

However, the others in the family could not be so composed.

Jiang Motian took the opportunity before breakfast to intercept him in his room.

Then she said, "Let's talk."

Jiang Mobai had a splitting headache.

He rubbed his temples and asked, "I'm hungry, let's eat first."

"If you slip away after breakfast, will I still be able to catch you?"

"What kind of talk is that? It's as if I'm hiding from you."

"You aren't just hiding from me; you are hiding from each of us equally."

"No..."

Jiang Motian reached out to stop Jiang Mobai.

Then she said with a look of certainty, "Don't deny it; denying it is meaningless. Tell me first, why did you get dead drunk?"

"The pressure in the racing team is too great; I'm finding a way to relieve it."

"But isn't the management of the racing team going quite smoothly?"

"You only see that it's smooth, but have you thought about why it's smooth?"

"Because... of your hard work?"

"Yes, everything is pressed onto my shoulders; the pressure is quite heavy. I also know that drinking is bad, but once I find another way to vent, I will definitely change it."

Jiang Mobai knew where he was in the wrong.

His attitude was also very good.

But he simply wasn't prepared to quit drinking immediately.

This left Jiang Motian feeling helpless and anxious: "Mobai, you are a racer; excessive drinking will affect your career!"

"Mm, I know, so this bad habit won't last too long."

"But, but can't you find another way to relieve stress? Like running, watching movies, or hiking?"

"None of those suit me."

"Oh, so according to you, only alcohol suits you?"

"At the moment, that is the case."

Jiang Mobai's tone was flat.

Yet he was completely impervious to reason.

This infuriated Jiang Motian, and she was driven to distraction.

Looking at the bristling Jiang Motian, Jiang Mobai smiled and said, "Alright, this isn't a big deal. You focusing on it constantly is actually putting pressure on me. Give me some more time; it will get better."

Hmm...

She didn't know if it was Jiang Motian's imagination.

She felt that when Jiang Mobai said that just now, there was a flash of obscure light in his eyes.

However, when Jiang Motian looked over again, he had already walked away from her.

All Jiang Motian could do was heave a heavy sigh.

After eating breakfast without tasting a thing, the family watched as Jiang Mobai walked out the door.

Once he had left, Li Beijue snorted, "If he comes back dead drunk tonight, I won't let him in the door!"

"Where else can he go if he isn't allowed home? Sleep on the street? Our son is at a time when he needs care; you aren't comforting him, but instead driving him away—you're too heartless!"

"I want to care, but I haven't even opened my mouth to ask before he uses excuses to brush me off; he is clearly refusing to communicate!"

Hearing her father say this, Jiang Motian provided some latest information: "Mobai did chat with me; he said it was because the pressure was too great that he was drinking heavily."

Li Xingyan nodded in agreement: "Mobai told me the same thing."

Li Beijue looked at his two children, paused for a beat, and began to seethe with indignation: "Mobai talked to both of you, yet he avoided me... Fine, very fine!"

Seeing Li Beijue grinding his teeth, Jiang Baobao comforted him: "You can't blame Mobai for this; you are too fierce, and he is afraid of annoying you."

"But he has already made me so angry I'm fuming! This brat!!"

"Alright, alright, don't lecture people on a weekend morning; you're making me irritable too."

Li Beijue also knew that his emotions were overly agitated.

This was not good.